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Firm Up Fast With 10 Busy-Girl Buffers

Actress, mom, author and entrepreneur Soleil Moon Frye is an expert at multitasking. Celeb trainer Teddy Bass helps her stay in shape with moves that target three or more muscle groups at once, so you do more in less time. Try his 20-minute workout now!

Sculpt in 20 Minutes

You'll need: A small, squishy ball and a looped band. Get both, plus a mat with 32 moves printed right on it, in Bass's RockBottomBody set ($50; RockBottomBody.com). It's the same do-anywhere kit he uses with celebrity clients.

The plan: Perform two sets of 12 reps three times a week on nonconsecutive days. Firm up fast!

Moon Frye on Bass: "He motivates me and makes me laugh at the same time." Our kind of multitasking!

Thigh Trimmer

Works: thighs, obliques, hips

Lie on left side, legs stacked and knees bent, looped band above knees, small ball under left rib cage, right hand on hip and left forearm on floor for balance. Lift right leg as high as you can (as shown). Lower leg. Do 12 reps; switch sides. Repeat twice.

Roll Reversal

Works: lower back, abs, butt, hamstrings, calves

Lie faceup with legs together, arms extended to ceiling above chest, holding ball between palms. Sit up as you place ball on thighs and then roll it toward toes, rounding forward (as shown). Reverse to start. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.

Booty Bridge

Works: butt, abs, hamstrings

Lie faceup with knees bent and feet flat; squeeze ball between knees, and lift hips, forming an incline from shoulders to knees. Hold bridge as you straighten left leg (as shown). Keeping hips lifted, lower leg and repeat on opposite side for 1 rep. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.

Squat Supreme

Works: triceps, abs, butt, thighs

Stand with feet wide, toes turned out, band around wrists, arms down. Squat until thighs are parallel to floor, pressing arms out to sides as wide as you can (as shown). Return to start. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.

Bust Booster

Works: chest, shoulders, triceps, back, abs

Lie faceup with knees bent and feet flat, ball beneath shoulder blades; loop band around wrists, and extend arms in front of you (as shown). Engage abs as you press arms out to sides as wide as you can. Return to start. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.

Curl Power

Works: biceps, abs, butt, thighs

Stand with feet hip-width apart, band around thighs; hold ball at belly. Lift left leg out to side as far as you can (as shown), squeezing ball and curling it toward chin. Return to start. Repeat on opposite side for 1 rep. Do 2 sets of 12 reps.

Tush Tightener

Works: butt, shoulders, obliques, legs

Lie on left side, knees bent, ball under left rib cage, left forearm and right hand on floor in front of you for balance. Pull right knee toward chest, then straighten right leg behind you (as shown). Return to start. Do 12 reps; switch sides. Repeat twice.

Teddy's Tips

See better, faster results. "Before each move, think of drawing your abs in and up, and while you work, visualize the areas you're targeting. You'll keep your core engaged and fire more muscle fibers."

Make little bits add up. "So busy that you can't do the whole workout at once? Don't wait until you have time. Try a couple of moves in the morning, in the afternoon and at night. You'll get the same better-body benefits!"